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carol42631
carol42631

Two weeks today since THR and recovery so far has been great. Haven't had any real problems at all...but.. Today, gosh, I can barely put one foot in front of other. Seem beyond tired, more like complete exhaustion! Haven't been outside at all yet but doing day to day things , cooking , dusting, washing etc .

eating well and healthily , sleeping well etc.

is this normal .? Hope so ! X

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  • carol19895
    carol19895 carol42631

    Posted

    Only two weeks and you sound like you're doing great.  Sure you'll get much more detailed advice on this site than mine as I think tiredness is quite common but if your body says you should take it easy and you're not in pain, then just enjoy taking it easy.  After all you're body has been through why push it?

    • barbara920
      barbara920 carol19895

      Posted

      Hi Carol

      I had RTHR 5 weeks ago at first I would say totally exhausted once the afternoon hit. Just let yourself relax and take a nap. I used to do my exercises and anything else I needed to do in the morning have my protein shake take a book read and fall asleep for a couple of hours . Worked wonders.

      Take it as your body let's you.

      Barbara

    • RichardKen
      RichardKen carol19895

      Posted

      Dear Carol

      I agree with you. Ease up and if Carol has stopped using crutches best to go back to them and slowly start reducing dependence on them. Lots of feet elevated time and ice if that helps.

      My hip revision at 75 has made me take a less pushy course than when I had my primary replacement at 65!

      Just got home from a 1.5 mile walk with quite a lot of up and down hill sections to really work my muscles! Used one crutch part of the way to ensure I was walking well and with a good length of stride.

      All the best everyone.

      Cheers Richard

  • ann47958
    ann47958 carol42631

    Posted

    Carol I feel the same it's two weeks today for me too, maybe we have both done.

    I have been doing a bit of housework and in between rain showers walked outs

    Trying to go a little further each day. I keep the myself early days hope that is the case. Don't worry have a rest day today.

    Good luck

  • lizbet20
    lizbet20 carol42631

    Posted

    Hi Carol, it's 3 weeks today since my LTHR and I too am surprised how tired I still am.  Overall my recovery is going ok, and apart from the first week my pain has lessened now and the swelling is reducing a bit on my leg too.  I'm walking outside most days though was very sore a few days ago so have rested since as I think I was overdoing things, but I'm still very tired and considering how little I am doing I did not expect this.  I'm still up quite a lot at night as I wake up feeling achy and stiff lying on my back, so that's not helping but I am also napping during the day.  Think it must just be the stage we are at and still recovering from major surgery, just thought I'd reply as I feel the same as you ..take care lizbith 

  • carol42631
    carol42631

    Posted

    How lovely that you all take the time to reply. Thank you. It's reassuring to know it's quite normal to have the tiredness. It has been amazing that the hip pain went and I feel I want to be out and about doing things. I napped quite a lot today. It's been very hot though and that's tiring.

    Take care all of you . X

  • renee01952
    renee01952 carol42631

    Posted

    hi carol, 

    2 weeks is still early in recovery from this major invasive surgery ..

    not only physically, but also mentally, emotionally and spiriually ..your body and mind are healing, repairing and processing and that takes a lot of energy on all levels -- healing is taking place when in rest - so darling, surrender to it .. your exefcises,day to day things , short  walks are plenty for now -

    be gentle with your self 

    big warm hug

    renee

  • kimberley38758
    kimberley38758 carol42631

    Posted

    Hi Carol,

    You are doing an awful lot so close to having major surgery.  The exhaustion is your body telling you to rest more.  Having a THR takes a lot out of a person and it can take months before we are able to do simple everyday tasks without getting tired. 

    Take this time to rest as much as possible.  As your body heals, you will be able to do more.  Best wishes as you continue to recover!

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